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Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a first-person Lovecraftian horror thriller set in 2053, where players control occult investigator Noah, aided by AI companion KEY, as they probe the disappearance of miners at a Pacific Ocean mining station.  Descending into the ancient sunken city of R’lyeh—home to the imprisoned Cthulhu—players face mind-bending puzzles, cosmic abominations, and sanity-draining encounters in Unreal Engine 5-powered environments that warp reality. ​​ Developed by Big Bad Wolf and published by Nacon, it launches April 16, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with multiple endings shaped by player choices.
Key Features
Narrative-driven investigation blending puzzle-solving, exploration, and choice-based storytelling in a futuristic Lovecraft mythos.
Sanity mechanics challenge players to resist Cthulhu’s corrupting influence amid eldritch horrors and reality-bending visuals.
AI companion KEY provides tools like sonar for clue analysis and environmental scanning.
Multiple solutions to complex puzzles across land, sea, and the labyrinthine R’lyeh city.
Supports French, English, and other languages; PEGI 18+ / ESRB RP rating for intense horror.​​
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5 |
| Release Date | April 16, 2026 |
| Developer | Big Bad Wolf ​ |
| Publisher | Nacon ​ |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 ​ |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Horror ​ |
| Perspective | First-person |
| Audio | Dolby Digital 5.1 ​ |
| Multiplayer | Single-player |
| Playtest Access | Registration via Nacon site ​ |









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